As the COP26 meeting in Glasgow saw the first draft agreements published for negotiation over the next couple of days, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church joined delegates in the conference ‘Blue Zone’ for climate crisis discussions. The Most Rev March Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, teamed up with the official Anglican… Continue reading Anglican delegation meets with Papal Nuncio
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Primus joins Christian Aid’s service of solidarity for climate justice
The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, participated this evening (9 November) in a special ecumenical service of solidarity for climate justice at COP26, with a special focus on the Amazon. The service, organised by Christian Aid, featured music and contributions from community representatives in Amazonia who joined the service digitally from their homes. The… Continue reading Primus joins Christian Aid’s service of solidarity for climate justice
Anglican Delegation leader meets First Minister to discuss climate justice support
Anglican Communion Delegation leader Archbishop Julio Murray met First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today, along with other faith leaders from the Global South, to discuss the needs of that part of the world and how countries like Scotland can support international climate efforts in a fair and just way. During the hour-long meeting Archbishop Julio, Primate… Continue reading Anglican Delegation leader meets First Minister to discuss climate justice support
Primus offers blessing at COP26 ecumenical service for Christians from around the world
A special COP26 service involving Christian churches and organisations from around the world was held at Glasgow Cathedral this afternoon (7 November). The event, which was organised by Glasgow Churches Together, was attended by guests from countries including Australia, Fiji, and Zimbabwe, as a show of solidarity for global climate justice. Many of those taking… Continue reading Primus offers blessing at COP26 ecumenical service for Christians from around the world
Voice of those marching must be heard, says Primus
As a reported 100,000 people marched through Glasgow on the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, they were joined by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church who urged everyone to think about not just the words of politicians but the actions of the people who joined together today to demand change. The COP26… Continue reading Voice of those marching must be heard, says Primus
SEC on the march for climate justice at COP26
Members of the Scottish Episcopal Church will be marching with the Faiths & Beliefs Bloc at the COP26 Global Day for Climate Justice on Saturday [6 November]. People from different faiths and beliefs will march together for climate justice through the streets of Glasgow. The march will start shortly after participants hear from leaders of… Continue reading SEC on the march for climate justice at COP26
Primus meets with the World Council of Churches delegation
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Lord Jim Wallace, met with members of the World Council of Churches Delegation to COP26 on 1 November to discuss practicalities of their time in Glasgow, and to share the priorities of the… Continue reading Primus meets with the World Council of Churches delegation
Latest SEI Newsletter highlights green matters
The November edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter headlines on green matters. A series of events involving staff and students are reported, as the SEI works out what it means to strive to ‘safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth’ within its own life and operations. Modules,… Continue reading Latest SEI Newsletter highlights green matters
Primus welcomes Anglican delegation and Archbishop of Canterbury to Scotland
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, today welcomed to Scotland the Anglican Communion delegation for COP26, along with the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and other Communion members from around the world. The Primus and the Archbishop were presented with the ‘Climate Resistance and Just Financing’ policy document,… Continue reading Primus welcomes Anglican delegation and Archbishop of Canterbury to Scotland
Primus reads declaration at Interfaith Scotland vigil
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church joined faith leaders from across Scotland today at a vigil in George Square for COP26, organised by Interfaith Scotland. As part of the event the Primus participated in the first public reading of the Glasgow Multi Faith declaration, alongside Bishop Brian McGee, President of… Continue reading Primus reads declaration at Interfaith Scotland vigil